The Reality of the Spiritual World

We live in a world that we can see, touch, and measure, but is that all there is? Many people believe in things beyond the visible—love, conscience, intuition. These are real, yet intangible. But what if there’s more to reality than just emotions and thoughts?

Take air and wind, for example. Air is invisible, yet it sustains life—without it, we would not survive. Wind cannot be seen, yet we feel its presence. A breeze cools us on a hot day, bringing comfort and refreshment. A storm, however, reminds us of its power, shaping landscapes and even causing destruction.

The spiritual world is just as real, affecting our lives, thoughts, and choices, even when we cannot see it. The Bible describes two realms: the physical and the spiritual. The physical world is what we experience daily—nature, society, human relationships. The spiritual world, though unseen, is just as real. It includes God, angels, Satan, and spiritual forces that interact with and influence our lives. The separation between these realms is not infinite—it is as thin as a veil, just beyond our reach.

One of the most striking illustrations of this veil comes from Jesus’ story of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31). The rich man lived in luxury, ignoring the suffering of Lazarus, a poor beggar outside his gate. When both died, Lazarus was carried to Abraham’s side, while the rich man found himself in torment. He could see Lazarus in comfort but could not reach him. Crying out for relief, he begged for someone to warn his family so they would not share his fate.

The Bible does not explicitly call this place hell (Gehenna), but it describes it as a place of agony and separation from God, where regret and suffering exist without escape. The rich man’s fate was sealed because, during his lifetime, he rejected the truth. The story reminds us that the spiritual realm is near, and our choices in this life determine our place in eternity.

If this unseen world is real, what does it mean for us? How does it affect our lives and the choices we make daily?

In the same way, the spiritual world exists all around us—influencing, sustaining, and shaping our lives, even if we cannot see it with our eyes. Some feel God’s presence like a gentle breeze, guiding them through life, while others ignore it until they face the storms of life.

To be continued......

The Reality of the Spiritual World